Eddie Williams

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Note: This page links to Eddie Williams, the major league infielder in the 1980s and 1990s. For the minor league catcher of the same name in the 1990s, click here.

Edward Laquan Williams

Bats Right, Throws Right
Height 6' 0", Weight 185 lb.
High School Herbert Hoover High School (San Diego)
Debut April 18, 1986
Final Game May 27, 1998
Born November 1, 1964 in Shreveport, LA USA

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Eddie Williams, a first round draft pick (# 4 overall), was a top prospect for a long time of whom great things were expected. However, he kicked around the majors for ten years without ever playing as many as 100 games in a season. He did, however, have one terrific season in 1994, hitting .331 with a .594 slugging percentage while getting a mere 175 at-bats.

Williams had an extensive minor league career, playing fifteen years. A peak was in 1997 when he slugged .738 for Albuquerque in 76 games. He also slugged over .600 in 1994 and 1998 in Triple A ball. All told, he had 183 minor league home runs.

Hit 2 home runs on July 17, 1994 as a member of the San Diego Padres against the New York Mets. Pete Smith was the pitcher. The Padres won the game 10-1.